Eunoia

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Akrasia When you know what to do in theory, but don’t act on it in practice. The literal translation is “weakness of will.” Akrasia is how people struggle to take action, even though the Internet gives them unlimited information. Greek philosophy attribute
Istories me arkoudes Literal: 'stories with bears'; stories that are so crazy, they can't be true Greek extreme funny
Pneúma (πνεῦμα) Wind; breath; spirit. Greek physical
Pragma longtime love, such as in long marriages Greek love family
Polytropos (πολύτροπος) Much turned, much traveled, much wandering; turning many ways (shifty, versatile, wily) (changeful, complicated) [notoriously used in the opening of The Odyssey as an early challenge for translators] Greek explore
Charmolypi "Joy-making sorrow". A mixed feeling of happiness while being sad. Greek happiness adverse philosophy
Andria (ανδρεία) Both valour and courage, expressed in actions in front of the face of danger Greek strength character
Ludus playful love between children or casual lovers Greek love
Agape selfless love to all, universal loving kindness Greek love connection
Philotimo Love of honour Greek character
Anemoia Nostalgia for a time that you have never lived Greek reflection philosophy
Eunoia (εὔνοια) A well-mind; beautiful thinking Greek beauty thinking
Eunoia A well-mind; beautiful thinking Greek beauty
Parea A group of friends who regularly gather together to share their experiences about life, their philosophies, values and ideas. Greek friends philosophical
Philia "highest form of love"; deep love between friends, brotherly love Greek love friends
Filotimo A friend of honour, but it also implies dignity, pride, sacrifice and respect Greek character friends
Sóphrosuné (σωφροσύνη) excellence of character and soundness of mind; leads to other beneficial qualities, such as moderation and self-control. Greek awareness
Sophrosyne A healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self, and resulting in one's true happiness. Greek awareness happiness reflection
Acedia Lack of concern over your spiritual life or "mental sloth" Greek emotion religion
Eudaimonia The contented happy state you feel when you travel Greek travel explore happiness
Anánkē (Ανάγκη) destiny, fate, necessity. Greek awareness
Philoxenia (Φιλοξενία) Love of strangers, guests; a hospitable act of welcome. Greek society
Ripsaspis (ρίψασπις) Literal: "the one that throws down his shield"; the one that gives in with dismay Greek action
Meraki Describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Greek emotion strength
Philotimo (φιλότιμο) The inner impulse to act well and in alignment with the moral virtues that represent one's own society and upbringing Greek society character family




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